Toledo Public Schools’ mission is to produce competitive college and career ready graduates through a rigorous curriculum across all grade levels by implementing Ohio’s New Learning Standards with fidelity.

Student athletes honored at All-City Sports Night

More than 300 family members, coaches and faculty representatives gathered in Start High School’s auditorium on Tuesday, March 31 to celebrate the achievements of the best and brightest student athletes in Toledo Public Schools.

Comments by keynote speaker Brenda Morehead Campbell set the tone for the evening. Ms. Campbell, a 1975 graduate of Scott High School who led the team to a state championship in track and who was a two-time Olympian, reminded the students that, “Sports take hard work. I want to emphasize the importance of being a student first, then an athlete — they go hand in hand.”

Students representing TPS pride from all six high schools came up to receive their awards for being selected first team All-City for all fall, winter and spring sports (full list of awardees printed below).

Attesting to Ms. Campbell’s point about sports and athletics going hand in hand, many of the same students were among those athletes receiving All-Academic designation. Those athletes recognized for accomplishing that outstanding feat achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher over the course of at least six semesters, with many boasting of averages above 4.0.

As these students continue their outstanding high school and athletic careers as part of the TPS Proud family and prepare for their journey to college and beyond, Ms. Campbell’s advice should help guide them.

“When you move to that next level that bar is already set – not only performing in sports. Just as the coach expects you to perform, your teachers also expect you to perform,” Ms. Campbell said.

We are proud of all of our student athletes and agree with Ms. Campbell, who noted, “Athletes already have the tools to face a challenge — just use them. Your education can help you prepare for your future outside of sports.”

This is the first time that scholar athletes were honored alongside standout stars in each sport at the annual Toledo City Athletic League's All-City Sports Night.

Timothy Beard, the event's chairman, said the rationale behind also honoring athletes who carry high grade point averages is a simple one.

"We wanted to honor the student athletes who are high achieving in the classroom as much as those who are achieving in athletic arenas," he said.

Here is the complete list of all the athletes who are being honored Tuesday night: